Try something new
Every time you shop for necklaces is a chance to be adventurous with your fashion, especially when you shop in our extensive on-line jewelry store www.TFrancoDesigns.com. Why not try a new style? Given the popularity of beads, now is a great time to add specialty gemstone necklace to your collection. Maybe sunny yellow sapphire, mint green amethyst or sky blue turquoise will be your new favorite gem.
There was a time when a young lady could expect to receive a pearl necklace on her 16th birthday. Times change and most women now use jewelry to create and emphasize their individual style. Even though your necklaces can be as original as you are, having a few classics in your collection will give you a balanced jewelry wardrobe.
Colors: Yellow tones enhances warm complexions, and platinum or white tones complement cooler skin tones. There are so many styles available that you'll want several for your jewelry box.
Pendants: These pretty charms and lockets showcase brilliant diamonds, colorful gemstones, sparkling crystals and a variety of designs. Pendants are essential jewelry to wear with plain necklines. Beaded necklace strands paired with a pendant also add spice to casual clothes. Pendants are especially popular now.
Necklaces for special occasions: Everyone needs signature jewels to wear for parties, formal affairs and any time you want to feel glamorous. A spectacular pearl choker brighten the complexion and add sparkle to cocktail dresses or gowns.
Choosing the right necklace length
Necklace length, like the style, is a matter of personal taste. Every wardrobe is different, and having chains in various lengths will ensure you always have one to wear with your outfits.
How will it fit?
Assessing how a necklace will fit can be difficult if you can't try it on before you buy it, especially when you are shopping online. However, there is a general rule you can follow to find your ideal necklace length: Measure your own neck and choose a necklace that is 2 to 4 inches longer. This necklace will lie along the collarbone.
View our necklace length chart for a better idea of how a necklace will fall. This chart reflects an average woman's neck size of 12 to 13.5 inches in circumference.
18 inches: Lies at the base of the throat
20 inches: Lies at the collarbone
24 inches: Lies at the sternum